1:1 Private Class: Stop Motion & Claymation Assistance

In this class, students will learn and explore the hands-on process of Stop-Motion through setting up characters and sets, using toys, Clay, and other materials. They would be taking the digital snapshots and putting together/editing their film via computer or Smartphone. 

📢 This class is for any still skill level. No previous knowledge of Stop Motion is required.

ITINERARY: 
What the students would be doing during each meeting...
(These 1:1 class sessions will be learner-directed, so the direction will this class often varies depending on the student.)

Week 1: How to Start a Stop Motion Project (For students who never used Sketchbook before)
✔ The first week will start with about 5 minutes of introductions for with the new student in the class.
✓ 	Students learn the basic concept of what is Stop Motion Animation.
✓ 	Students will first be introduced to the Stop-Motion through a Slideshow and watching example Stop Motion videos. They will also see some sample videos created by past students.
✓ 	Students will share their film ideas and plan out what their films will be about.
✓ 	Students will be given instructions from the instructor on how to use smartphones (or computers or tablets) and Stop Motion software. 

Week 2: Working with Titles, Characters, Backgrounds
✓ 	Students will see example titles that use Stop Motion.
✓ 	Through Direct Instruction, students will follow along (or just watch and do it after class) with the teacher as he puts together a "title animation" for a Stop Motion film. (Title is recommended to be a stop-motion animation.)
✓ 	Students will work on designing their characters and backgrounds.
✓ 	Students will practice using the Stop-Motion software and get assistance from the instructor, if they need any help.

Week 3: Special Effects & Rotoscoping
✓ 	The students will be introduced to Rotoscoping with the FlipaClip software. Students can try some Rotoscoping with FlipaClip or they can just watch.
✓ 	The students will learn (and discuss) different ways of creating Stop Motion effects. This will include watching videos on special effects, as well seeing examples being made by the instructor.

Other weeks...
As these 1:1 class sessions are learner-directs, there are other possible Stop Motion themed ideas that will be done in these classes with the student:
✓ 	The students will learn how to create green/blue screen effects.
✓ 	The students would also learn about "Rear Projection", another method for creating background effects. (This will include learning about how this was the main effect used before green/blue screen effects.)

This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded.  
This class will be presented via cameras from the instructor. Students can interact with the instructor, as well ask questions during instruction. 

No writing or independent reading is necessary. 
Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.
💡 If their Stop Motion software is installed on the same computer as Zoom, it would be easier for students to show what they are doing, if they need help. They could also be able to show their classmates what they created.